Oona Mekas

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

14Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Oona Mekas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Oona Mekas's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Oona Mekas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 365 Day Project, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Oona Mekas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Oona Mekas's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

365 Day Project: This exhibition focuses on Jonas Mekas’ 365 Day Project, a succession of films and videos in calendar form. Every day as

365 Day Project

2007•Documentary

★9.0

★9.0

Kelp: An idealistic grade school teacher has a fear of speaking up in public (other than in front of her kids). But when she f

Kelp

2010•Comedy

★8.2

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life (1986) movie poster

★8.2

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life: A film collage tracing the story of the lives, loves, and deaths within the artistic community surrounding Jonas Mekas.

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life

1986•Documentary

★7.6

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000) movie poster

★7.6

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty: A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Meka

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

2000•Documentary

★6.5

Fragments of Paradise (2022) movie poster

★6.5

Fragments of Paradise: For over 70 years, Jonas Mekas, internationally known as the "godfather" of avant-garde cinema, documented his life in w

Fragments of Paradise

2022•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Oona Mekas.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Fragments of Paradise	Self	Hit	Similar →
2017	Barracuda	Mother #1	Average	Similar →
2013	The Gambler	Ieva	Average	Similar →
2012	Richard's Wedding	Kristin	Flop	Similar →
2011	Sleepless Nights Stories	Self	Flop	Similar →
2011	The Future	Sasha	Average	Similar →
2010	Kelp	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	HBO Imagine	Maid	Flop	Similar →
2007	365 Day Project	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2000	As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Birth of a Nation	Self	Average	Similar →
1996	Song of The Salamander	herself	Flop	Similar →
1986	He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	Paradise Not Yet Lost	Herself	Flop	Similar →

Oona Mekas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Oona Mekas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Oona Mekas is "365 Day Project" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Oona Mekas acted in?

Oona Mekas has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Oona Mekas?

Other notable films include "Kelp", "He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life", and "As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty".